Pilot Part B/Survey Questionnaire
Individuals’ charitable donations of money, time, and other property can differ
extensively. Some donors give large amounts, others give small amounts, some may give nothing at all, and giving may occur with consistent or inconsistent frequencies. The current study
attempts to discover some of the reasons why some people give and others do not. Your personal opinion regarding intentions to give money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month for the next year is particularly valuable to this research. Please read each question carefully as beginning and end points are not all the same. Respond as best you can and remember there are no correct or incorrect answers. Your prompt completion of this questionnaire is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
(Behavioral Belief Probability)
1. My donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over a 1-year period will result in:
Giving back
Extremely unlikely (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely likely Helping others
Extremely unlikely (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely likely Being obedient to God
Extremely unlikely (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely likely Financial sacrifices
Extremely unlikely (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely likely Time sacrifices
Extremely unlikely (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely likely
(Behavioral Belief Evaluation)
2. Giving back is:
Extremely undesirable (1)__(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely desirable
Extremely undesirable (1)__(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely desirable
4. Obedience to God is:
Extremely undesirable (1)__(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely desirable 5. Financial sacrifices are:
Extremely undesirable (1)__(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely desirable 6. Time sacrifices are:
Extremely undesirable (1)__(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely desirable
(Injunctive Normative Beliefs -Important Referents)
7. When it comes to donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year my:
family thinks I should not (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ I should friends think I should not (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ I should church thinks I should not (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ I should
(Injunctive Normative Beliefs -Motivation to Comply)
8. When it comes to matters of giving to charity, I want to do what my family thinks I should do:
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
9. When it comes to matters giving to charity, I want to do what my friends think I should do:
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
10. When it comes to matters giving to charity, I want to do what my church thinks I should do:
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Descriptive Normative Beliefs -Relatable Others Who Are Like Me)
11. I expect that most of my family will donate money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year.
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Descriptive Normative Beliefs -Identification with Relatable Others Who Are Like Me)
12. When it comes to matters of giving to charity, how much do you want to be like your family?
(Descriptive Normative Beliefs -Relatable Others Who Are Like Me)
13. I expect that other Christians will donate money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year.
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Descriptive Normative Beliefs -Identification with Relatable Others Who Are Like Me)
14. When it comes to matters of giving to charity, how much do you want to be like other Christians?
Not at all (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Very much
(Descriptive Normative Beliefs -Relatable Others Who Are Like Me)
15. I expect that people with financial, health, or family challenges will donate money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year.
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Descriptive Normative Beliefs -Identification with Relatable Others Who Are Like Me)
16. When it comes to matters of giving to charity, how much do you want to be like people with financial, health, or family challenges?
Not at all (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Very much
(Moral Normative Beliefs –Personal Principle)
17. It goes against my faith beliefs when it comes to donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year.
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Moral Normative Beliefs –Value Preference)
18. When it comes to matters of donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year, it is important that I act in accordance with my faith beliefs:
Not at all (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Very much
(Moral Normative Beliefs –Personal Principle)
19. A non-profit organization's responsible stewardship is important to me when it comes to donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year.
(Moral Normative Beliefs –Value Preference)
20. When it comes to matters of donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year, it is important that I give to financially responsible organizations:
Not at all (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Very much
(Moral Normative Beliefs –Personal Principle)
21. Helping others is important when it comes to donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year.
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Moral Normative Beliefs –Value Preference)
22. When it comes to matters of donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year, it is important that I help others:
Not at all (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Very much
(Control Belief –Items that Help or Hinder a Behavior)
23. My poor financial situation will impact my donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year:
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Control Belief –Power of the Item that Helps or Hinder a Behavior)
24. My poor financial situation in the forthcoming year will make donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month:
Extremely difficult (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely easy
(Control Belief –Items that Help or Hinder a Behavior)
25. My poor health will impact my donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year:
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Control Belief –Power of the Item that Helps or Hinder a Behavior)
26. My poor health in the forthcoming year will make donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month:
Extremely difficult (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely easy
27. Other unexpected hardships will impact my donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year:
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Control Belief –Power of the Item that Helps or Hinder a Behavior)
28. Other unexpected hardships in the forthcoming year will make donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month:
Extremely difficult (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely easy
(Christian Beliefs –Christian Teachings that Inform Christian Behavior)
29. In living a Christian way of life:
loving your neighbor by serving others is:
Very unimportant (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Very important
following the Bible as a life guide is:
Very unimportant (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Very important
giving out of obligation is:
Very unimportant (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Very important
(Christian Beliefs –Spiritual Desire to Comply with Christian Teachings)
30. When it comes to donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next year, I want to...
love my neighbor by serving others
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
follow the Bible as a life guide
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
give out of obligation
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Attitude, Direct Measure of IV)
31. My donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next 1-year period would be:
Satisfying (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Unsatisfying Unrewarding (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Rewarding Favorable (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Unfavorable Purposeless (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Purposeful
Useful (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Useless Unpleasant (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Pleasant Good (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Bad Negative (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Positive Thoughtful (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Thoughtless Worthless (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Valuable Beneficial (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Harmful
(Injunctive Subjective Norm, Direct Measure of IV)
32. Most people who are important to me think I should donate money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next 1-year period:
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
33. The people in my life who's opinion I value think I should donate money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next 1-year period:
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
34. It is expected of me that I donate money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next 1-year period:
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Descriptive Subjective Norm, Direct Measure of IV)
35. Most people who are like me will donate money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next 1-year period:
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Moral Subjective Norm, Direct Measure of IV)
36. Based on my sense of right and wrong, a non-profit organization's responsible
stewardship will positively affect my donating money, time, or other property to a non- profit organization at least one time per month over the next 1-year period:
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Past Behavior, Direct Measure of IV)
37. During the past year, I have donated money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month:
(Perceived Behavioral Control, Direct Measure of IV-likelihood)
38. In the next year, I am certain I can donate money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month:
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Perceived Behavioral Control, Direct Measure of IV-difficulty)
39. For me to donate money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next 1-year period is:
Extremely easy (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Extremely difficult
(Perceived Behavioral Control, Direct Measure of IV-controllability)
40. The decision to donate money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next 1-year period is entirely up to me:
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(The Christian Way of Life, Direct Measure of IV)
41. My donating money, time, or other property to a non-profit organization at least one time per month over the next 1-year period is consistent with my spiritual desire to:
following the teachings of the Bible
emulate Christ
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
be obedient to God
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Intention, Direct Measure of DV)
42. I intend to donate to non-profit organizations at least one time per month over the next year.
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
43. I expect to donate to non-profit organizations at least one time per month over the next year.
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
44. I will try to donate to non-profit organizations at least one time per month over the next year.
Strongly disagree (1)___(2)___(3)___(4)___(5)___(6)___(7)___ Strongly agree
(Demographic Information)
45. What is your age? a. Under 18 b. 18-29 c. 30-49 d. 50-64 e. 65+
46. What is your gender? a. Male b. Female
47. What is the highest level of education you have completed? a. High school or less
b. Some college c. College
d. Post graduate education
48. What is your total household’s approximate annual income? a. Less than $30,000
b. $30,000-$49,999 c. $50,000-$99,999 d. $100,000 or more 49. What is your marital status?
a. Divorced/Separated b. Living with partner c. Married
d. Never married e. Widow/Widower 50. What is your ethnicity?
a. Asian
b. Black or African American c. Latino
d. Multiple ethnicities/Other e. White/Caucasian
51. Parent of Children under 18 a. Yes
b. No
52. What branch of the Christian faith do you identify with? a. Catholic
b. Evangelical c. Other Christian d. Protestant